I said it myself...it's crazy what a day can bring. After just one week working for Budget rental, we were given the boot with nothing to show but our hip company shirts as a parting gift. It was probably one of the funniest moments of my life and we are not bitter at all that they had to "let us go." When it came down to it, we had no working visa, we don't speak a lick of Greek (and therefore cannot work in the office) nor do we drive manual (so we can't drive any of the cars). Our only function was flashing our beautiful confused smiles and providing some good laughs. Now we are on the hunt for another job or some sort of direction on what to do for the rest of our trip in Europe.
Since being fired we have had a great time bumming around the island, seeing old friends and making some new ones as well. We continue to spend the majority of our time sitting on the beach or in front of our friend's jewelry shop. There was a new addition to the group this week; Jenna, a friend living in Italy, came to visit and she was fresh meat for our new greek friends to joke with. And, of course, I cannot forget to mention our newest best friends in the whole world: Ari, Tanya, Brendan, Davin, and Dion. Apparently all of Israel has come on vacation to Mykonos and we are glad for that. They have been great company for naked people watching on the beach (yep, all beaches seems to be nudey beaches here on Mykonos) and have provided tons of laughs. Was that sufficient Ari? Would you like me to write some more about you?
Apart from trying to find some direction in our travels, our days continue to be exciting and filled with lots of random activities. The Greeks are generous, welcoming, and make some damn good gyros...so we love them. Our fame seems to grow by the day....just today some girl came up to us and asked if we were Jess and Amanda, the girls traveling around the world with the blog. Yep, that's right...we have a fan club. It must have something to do with all those pictures we took with random people in India. In all honesty, it was pretty cool that people out there are actually reading this godforsaken blog and I hope that you all enjoy!
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That will teach you to update more!
I still have not given up on NBC following you around the world instead of Matt Lauer. "Where in the world are Manda and Jess" -- it even sounds better. Good job with the blog, even if not so good job with Budget. Hi Danielle.
Where are the pictures?
You know the GREEKS are known for ship building, Can either one of you build ships? Tell them you know how to row one and maybe you can get your feet in the door. Good Luck.
By the way, let's get that Itinerary updated!
Well good morning to you girls. Thank you for helping to pare down the list of places to see, Mykonos is off the list. Even though I want to see the world I can skip the uninhibited human species. As a matter of fact thinking about it we may only travel to places when the temperture is below freezing and layering of clothes is necessary. I'm not exactly sure why they let you go. Back here its not a requirement to speak English, be compentent at your job or even be legal. I think this is just baloney, you girls quit because it cut into your oolging time at the beach, come on confess. We miss you guys, and speaking for myself (and probably your parents) come home soon. Be safe, be well and as always fiber makes life easier.
Mykonos.....someone once told me that it's a "must see before you die!", but she didn't tell me about the nudie beach! I think I'll stay in Long Beach, wear my fat-lady swim suit and get my gyros at the Greek Festival in Hempstead this weekend! Love the blog.....and anyone who comes to our home to visit are made to sit down at our computer and review it...yes, girls, you do have a big fan base! Keep enjoying yourselves....and post pictures!
im famous !! i have just spent two hours reading the blog and feel a bit like a stalker but so cool to have heard so much of it from your own mouths while we talked eachothers heads off thanks girls , so honoured and happy to have met u and 'fate' is my new best friend ! love u both lots everywhere :) x
Thanks for the recent photos. A couple of questions? You mention "oil fields" and looks like high tension wire photos to me, what's up with that. In addition to the cheap gasoline prices, it appears that they also have great bargains on sunglasses; do they come in any other color besides black or white? Love It and can't wait to see some of the Greece photos soon!
I thought that you would write on this thing on the 8 month anniversary of your trip. Hard to believe that you have been gone this long. I hear more and more "Amanda Who?" Not to worry though, a mother never forgets. Perhaps Maura will encourage you to write more often, or maybe we could hear a word or two from her!
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